Previous Sheriffs of Baton Rouge

In Louisiana, the sheriff's office is the oldest law enforcement agency in the history of the state. The office of sheriff dates back to 1805 when Louisiana was still a territory and legislative council members made provisions for sheriffs to protect the people in each of the 12 original parishes. In 1812, when Louisiana was made a state, the Louisiana Constitution followed suit, and the office has been a part of Louisiana's history ever since.